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Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Use of Standard Battery in EV
The prototypes / components of electric vehicles are tested by the test agencies notified under Rule 126 of Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, for compliance to standards notified by this Ministry. Ministry of Road Transport and Highways vide S.O. 4567 dated 28th September, 2022 has brought amendment to the Automotive Industry Standards, AIS:156 [Specific requirements for L  category electric power train vehicles] and AIS:038  [Specific Requirements for M Category,  N Category  Electric Power Train Vehicles] to prescribe Technical Requirements for Traction Battery of L, M and N Category of Electric Power Train Vehicles. The said Amendments are applicable from
1st December, 2022 and some clauses of these AIS standards will be effective from 31st March, 2023.
The Ministry had issued the draft notification, vide G.S.R 659 dated 25th August 2022, for the requirements of Conformity of Production , in respect of all categories of Electric vehicles including Quadricycles, E- rickshaws, two wheelers, and four wheelers.
In order to reduce cost of Advanced Chemistry Cell  manufacturing for electric vehicles in the country, the Government on 12th May, 2021 approved a Production Linked Incentive  Scheme for manufacturing of Advance Chemistry Cell  in the country. The total outlay of the scheme is Rs. 18,100 Crore for a period of 5 years. The scheme envisages to establish a competitive ACC battery manufacturing set up in the country . Additionally, 5GWh of niche ACC technologies is also covered under the Scheme. The scheme proposes a production linked subsidy based on applicable subsidy per KWh and percentage of value addition achieved on actual sales made by the manufacturers who set up production units.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, vide letter dated 12th August, 2020, has also advised all States and Union Territories that vehicles without batteries can be sold and registered based on the type approval certificate issued by the Test Agency. It was further clarified that as per Central Motor Vehicle Rules  1989, there is no need to specify the Make/ Type or any other details of the Battery for the purpose of Registration.
This information was given by the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha.
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Cabinet approves Privatization of Electricity Distribution and Retail Supply Business in the Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the formation of Company  to privatize the electricity distribution business in the Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu , sale of Equity Shares of the newly formed Company to highest bidder and formation of Trust for serving employees’ liabilities.
The said privatisation process will fulfill the desired outcomes of better services to over 1.45 lakh consumers of DNH&DD, operational improvements and functional efficiencies in distribution and provide a model for emulation by other utilities across the country. This will further lead to an increase in competition and strengthen the electricity industry and will also lead to recovery of unrealized dues.
In May 2020, Government of India had announced ‘AtmaNirbhar Bharat Abhiyan’, to make India self-reliant through structural reforms. One of the key measures planned was to reform the power distribution and retail supply in UTs through privatization of the power distribution utilities, for leveraging private sector efficiency in electricity distribution.
A single distribution company i.e. DNH-DD Power Distribution Corporation Limited would be incorporated as a wholly owned Government Company and Trust shall be formed to manage the terminal benefits of the personnel transferred to the newly formed company. Transfer of assets, liabilities, personnel etc to the newly formed company will be done as per the Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Electricity  Transfer Scheme, 2020.
AYUSH
Traditional Indian Systems of Medicines
A total of 404982 formulations including 117205 in Ayurveda, 233801 in Unani, 47210 in Siddha, 4070 in Yoga and 2696 in Sowa Rigpa have been transcribed so far into the Traditional Knowledge Digital Library  database.
TKDL is a pioneering initiative of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research jointly with the Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy  in 2001 to prevent exploitation and to protect Indian traditional knowledge at Patent Offices worldwide. The TKDL was initiated as a sequel to the efforts taken by India to successfully revoke the turmeric and basmati patents granted by United States Patent and Trademark Office  and neem patent granted by European Patent Office .
The TKDL includes India’s rich traditional knowledge related to the systems of medicine from classical/ traditional books related to Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha and Sowa Rigpa as well as practices of Yoga. The information from the ancient texts of medicine and health existing in local languages such as Sanskrit, Hindi, Arabic, Persian, Urdu, Tamil, Bhoti, etc. have been digitized in five international languages, namely, English, French, German, Spanish and Japanese in the TKDL database as prior art.
As per the extant approvals in place, the access of the database is given to patent offices world-wide that have signed non-disclosure access agreements with the CSIR. Fourteen patent offices including the Indian Patent Office , European Patent Office, US Patent Office, Japanese Patent Office, German Patent Office, Canadian Patent Office, Chile Patent Office, Australian Patent Office, UK Patent Office, Malaysian Patent Office, Russian Patent Office, Peru Patent Office, Spanish Patent & Trademark Office and Danish Patent & Trademark Office have been granted access to the TKDL database.
The CSIR-TKDL Unit also files third party observations and pre-grant oppositions on patent applications related to our traditional knowledge based on the TKDL evidences. So far, 245 patent applications have been either withdrawn/deemed withdrawn or amended or set aside on the basis of TKDL evidence thus protecting Indian traditional knowledge.
TKDL is implemented through projects under CSIR. The amount allocated for TKDL during FY 2021-22 is ₹ 1141.350 lakh.
The protection of IPR is an in evitable part of the MoUs signed by Ministry of Ayush in the autonomous bodies  with foreign institutions. The CSIR-TKDL Unit, Delhi has signed a Non-Disclosure Agreement with the National Biodiversity Authority for evaluating and identifying modalities for possible inclusion of information from the PBR into the TKDL database.
No factual/ quantitative information is available in respect of thousands of patients who have been registered throughout the world by stealing the formulae of traditional Indian Systems of Medicines.
This information was given by Minister of Ayush Shri Sarbananda Sonowal in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
DEPLOYMENT OF INS GHARIAL TO SEYCHELLES – MISSION SAGAR IX
As part of on going deployment of Indian Naval Ship Gharial in South West Indian Ocean, under Mission SAGAR IX, the Ship called at Port Victoria, Seychelles from 11 to 14 May 22.
Following up on the proposal received from the Govt of Seychelles earlier, three ceremonial Saluting Guns, with ammunition, were delivered by the Ship to the Seychelles Defence Forces . These were formally presented by Gen Dalbir Singh Suhag , High Commissioner of India to Seychelles to Brigadier Michael Rosette, the Chief of Defence , SDF in a solemn ceremony held onboard INS Gharial on 13 May 22.
INS Gharial also transshipped one 15 m Wave Rider Patrol Boat, sourced by Seychelles from Colombo and was handed over to Seychelles Defence Forces .
During the stay of the Ship at Seychelles, the Indian Navy facilitated training of SDF personnel in domain specific maritime disciplines. Coming close to the recent official visit of Admiral R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff, Indian Navy to Seychelles from 21-23 Apr 22, the activities undertaken during the port call of INS Gharial, amply demonstrate the commitment of Indian Navy in making positive contribution to capacity building and capability enhancement efforts of the Seychelles Defence Forces.
Before calling at Port Victoria, the ship had also visited Colombo, Sri Lanka and Male, Maldives to deliver essential medical supplies. Successive deployments of the Indian Navy under Mission SAGAR are aligned with the vision of Security And Growth for All in the Region and strengthen the concept of ‘Collective Responsibility’ for maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region.
Ministry of Finance
Decriminalisation of the Limited Liability Partnership  Act, 2008 proposed
Revision in 'Small Companies' definition
Proposed Easing of Rules in 'One Person Companies' for Start-Ups, Innovators
Strengthening of NCLT Framework for faster Debt Resolution
Proposed Launch of New MCA21 version 3.0
Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman proposed reforms for small companies and MSMEs to strengthen Start up ecosystem, while presenting Union Budget 2021-22 in Parliament here today.
Decriminalisation of the Limited Liability Partnership  Act, 2008
The Finance Minister proposed to take up decriminalisation of the Limited Liability Partnership  Act, 2008 on similar lines of the decriminalising of the procedural and technical compoundable offences under the Companies Act, 2013, which is now complete.
Revision in 'Small Companies' definition
Smt. Sitharaman proposed to revise the definition under the Companies Act, 2013 for Small Companies by increasing their thresholds for Paid up capital from “not exceeding Rs 50 lakh” to “not exceeding Rs 2 crore” and turnover from “not exceeding Rs 2 crore” to “not exceeding Rs 20 crore”. This will benefit more than two lakh companies in easing their compliance requirements.
Proposed easing of rules in 'One Person Companies' for Start-Ups, Innovators
As a further measure which directly benefits Start-ups and Innovators, the Finance Minister proposed to incentivize the incorporation of One Person Companies  by allowing OPCs to grow without any restrictions on paid up capital and turnover, allowing their conversion into any other type of company at any time, reducing the residency limit for an Indian citizen to set up an OPC from 182 days to 120 days and also allow Non Resident Indians  to incorporate OPCs in India.
Strengthening of NCLT framework for faster debt resolution
To ensure faster resolution of cases, the Finance Minister stated that NCLT framework will be strengthened, e-Courts system shall be implemented and alternate methods of debt resolution and special framework for MSMEs shall be introduced.
Launch of new MCA21 Version 3.0
During the coming fiscal 2021-22, the Finance Minister said the Government will launch a data analytics, artificial intelligence, machine learning driven MCA21 Version 3.0. This Version of MCA 3.0 will have additional modules for e-scrutiny, e-Adjudication, e-Consultation and Compliance Management.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
New Head for AIR's State Commercial network
Shri. Biju Mathew has taken over as Head of the State Commercial Network of All India Radio. He is the winner of several international and national broadcasting awards including Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union  Prize, Reinhard Keune International Award, Iran International Radio Prize, European Union Media Award etc. He has also served in Thrissur, Thiruvananthapuram and Devikulam stations of All India Radio.
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PM conveys condolences to President Joe Biden for the loss of lives due to Hurricane Ian
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathies to President of United States, Joe Biden for the loss of precious lives and devastation caused due to Hurricane Ian.
The Prime Minister tweeted;
"My sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathies to @POTUS @JoeBiden for the loss of precious lives and devastation caused by Hurricane Ian. Our thoughts are with the people of the United States in these difficult times."
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Increased incidents of Physical Violence against Doctors and Healthcare Professionals
As per Constitutional provisions, ‘Health’ and ‘Law & Order’ are State subjects. Details of number of instances of attacks on doctors and healthcare professionals in the country are not maintained Centrally.
IMA has organized a nation-wide protest on the 18th June 2021 and has demanded Central Government to enact stringent laws and its proper implementation to curtail violence.
For inculcating an effective sense of security among the doctors on duty, the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has also issued an advisory to all States/UTs to consider immediate measures, such as:
- Security of sensitive hospitals to be managed by a designated and trained force,
- Installation of CCTV cameras and round the clock Quick Reaction Teams with effective communication / security gadgets particularly at Casualty, Emergency and areas having high footfalls,
- III. Well-equipped centralized control room for monitoring and quick response,
- IV. Entry restriction for undesirable persons,
- Institutional FIR against assaulters,
- VI. Display of legislation protecting doctors in every hospital and police station,
- Appointment of Nodal Officer to monitor medical negligence,
- Expeditious filling up of vacant posts of doctors and para-medical staff in hospitals / Primary Health Centres  to avoid excessive burden / pressure on doctors and to maintain global doctor-patient ratio,
- IX. Better infrastructural facilities and medical equipment and provision of extra monetary incentive for the doctors and para medical staff serving in hard/remote areas as compared to major and metro cities with better career prospects, etc.
On a subsequent occasion, the Minister of Health &Family Welfare wrote to the Chief Ministers of all States to ensure rule of law so that doctors and clinical establishments may discharge their duties and professional pursuit without any fear of violence; and to take action against the perpetrators of violence against doctors, as per law.
In the wake of COVID-19 outbreak, Government of India also passed the Epidemic Diseases  Act, 2000 on 28th September 2020. The Amended Act provides that acts of violence against healthcare personnel during any situation akin to current pandemic would be cognizable and non-bailable offences. Commission or abetment of such acts of violence shall be punished with imprisonment for a term of three months to five years, and with fine of Rs.50,000/- to Rs.2,00,000/-. In case of causing grievous hurt, imprisonment shall be for a term of six months to seven years and with fine of Rs.1,00,000/- to Rs.5,00,000/-. In addition, the offender shall also be liable to pay, compensation to the victim and twice the fair market value for damage of property.
The Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Bharati Pravin Pawar stated this in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha here today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM to dedicate the National War Memorial to the nation tomorrow
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi will dedicate the National War Memorial to the nation in a solemn ceremonial function tomorrow on February 25th. He will also address ex-servicemen on the occasion.
The National War Memorial, near India Gate in New Delhi, is a fitting tribute to our soldiers who laid down their lives defending the nation, post-independence.
The National War Memorial also commemorates the soldiers who participated and made the supreme sacrifice in Peace Keeping Missions, and Counter Insurgency Operations.
In 2014, Prime Minister had spelt out his vision for the National War Memorial as a state-of-the-art world class monument.
The layout of the National War Memorial comprises four concentric circles, namely, the ‘Amar Chakra’ or Circle of Immortality, the ‘Veerta Chakra’ or Circle of Bravery, the ‘Tyag Chakra’ or Circle of Sacrifice, and the ‘Rakshak Chakra’ or Circle of Protection.
The National War Memorial complex includes a central obelisk, an eternal flame, and six bronze murals depicting famous battles fought by Indian Army, Air Force and Navy.
Busts of the 21 awardees of Param Veer Chakra have been installed at Param Yoddha Sthal which includes three living awardees Sub Maj  Bana Singh , Sub Major Yogendra Singh Yadav and Sub Sanjay Kumar.
National War Memorial represents the culmination of the collective aspiration of a grateful nation to pay a fitting tribute to the martyrs.
Special Service and Features
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING  BETWEEN INDIAN MARITIME UNIVERSITY  AND INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, MADRAS  SIGNING CEREMONY
Indian Maritime University  is a Central University established through an Act of Parliament in November 2008 and is poised to play a key role in the development of trained human resource for the maritime sector.
Indian Institute of Technology Madras  is a statutory body constituted under the Institutes of Technology Act, 1961 and is known for excellence in technical education, basic and applied research, innovation, entrepreneurship and industrial consultancy.
The objective of the MOU is to initiate a cooperative agreement in order to promote the following activities between both the Institutions:-
Initiatives identified under Maritime India Vision 2030
Collaboration of faculty members and Exchange of students
Joint research activities
Joint PhD Programs
Joint web M Tech programs
Organisation of seminars and academic meetings
Development of long/short term programmes
Enabling courses for national credit bank
Programs for capacity building in Industries.
The MoU was signed by Dr. Rajoo Balaji, Dean i/c, IMU and Prof. K Murali, Dean , Department of Ocean Engineering, IIT-M in the august presence of Dr. Malini V Shankar, I.A.S. , Vice Chancellor, IMU, Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT-M on 27 th February, 2023 in IMU-HQ.
Mr. K Saravanan, Registrar IMU delivered the welcome address and Cmde KD Joshi , Controller of Examinations delivered the vote of thanks.
Ministry of Defence
Joint Press Release of the 10th Round of China-India Corps Commander Level Meeting
On February 20, the 10th round of China-India Corps Commander Level Meeting was held on the Chinese side of the Moldo/Chushul border meeting point. The two sides positively appraised the smooth completion of disengagement of frontline troops in the Pangong Lake area noting that it was a significant step forward that provided a good basis for resolution of other remaining issues along the LAC in Western Sector. They had candid and in-depth exchange of views on other issues along the LAC in the Western Sector. The two sides agreed to follow the important consensus of their state leaders, continue their communication and dialogue, stabilize and control the situation on the ground, push for a mutually acceptable resolution of the remaining issues in a steady and orderly manner, so as to jointly maintain peace and tranquillity in the border areas.
Ministry of Communications
West Bengal gets its FirstPublic Data Office  under PM WANI at Habra
Kolkata, 3rd November, 2021
The first PDO of West Bengal under PM WANI was inaugurated by Dr Biswajit Paul,Sr. DDG ,WB LSA at Habra on 02.11.2021.On this occasion senior officers of Department of Telecommunications and M/s Next Gen Universal Pvt Ltd  were also present. The PDO,Nobo DishaNidhi Ltd is a micro finance company which is located at PalliMangal locality , South Habra .
As an inaugural offer, M/s Next Gen Universal Pvt Ltd  is providing three hours free access with 30Mbps speed for 3GB to its PDOs. It offers 2GB with 1 day validity for Rs. 10/-, 5GB with 2 day validity for Rs. 20/-, 50GB with 10 day validity for Rs. 50/- and 100GB with 30 days validity for Rs. 100/- which is much cheaper than the present data price..
Sr. DDG explained that the objective of PM-WANI framework is to leverage the public Wi-Fi network for delivery of broadband services for the proliferation of broadband across the length and breadth of the country. The PDO has taken the backhaul connectivity of 300 Mbps from an existing ISP. The WANI ecosystem will have the following different players – Public Data Office , Public Data Office Aggregator , App Provider and Central Registry. The Central Registry is maintained by C-DOT. PDO will install WANI compliant Wi-Fi access points in agreement with PDOA for which PDO need not register with DOT. Any company registered under the companies Act can register as a PDOA and/or App Provider with DOT without any fee.
Sr. DDG further emphasized that under the PM WANI framework, data connectivity will now be available to the public at a lower cost. This will also generate employment in the rural sector of Bengal.
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Shri S.Venkateswar Assumes Charge as Principal Director General, Press Information Bureau in Chennai
Shri S.Venkateswar, an Indian Information Service  Officer of the 1989 batch, has assumed charge as the Principal Director General of Press Information Bureau , Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India in Chennai today.
Shri Venkateswar was earlier serving as the Director General , PIB, where he was in charge of all the offices of the Ministry in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Lakshwadeep, Puducherry and Andaman & Nicobar.
With over 35 years of experience, Shri Venkateswar brings with him a wealth of experience and expertise in the field of government communication and media.
He has previously worked in various capacities in Doordarshan, All India Radio, Press Information Bureau, and DAVP across India. Shri Venkateswar had also served as the Commissioner, Information and Public Relations Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh.
Ministry of Defence
Requirement of Minimum Qualifying Service Scrapped for Enhanced Family Pension w.e.f. 01 October 2019
As per existing provision, there is a requirement of continuous qualifying service of 7 years for grant of Ordinary Family Pension at enhanced rate to NoK of Defence Forces personnel.
Ordinary Family Pension at enhanced rate is calculated @ 50% of last Emoluments and Ordinary Family pension is calculated @ 30% of last Emoluments. Ordinary Family Pension at enhanced rate is payable for 10 years without any upper age limit from the date following the date of death of the personnel in service. Where service personnel dies after release/retirement/discharge/invalidment with a pension, Ordinary Family Pension at enhanced rate is granted for a period of 7 years from the date of death or up to attaining the age of 67 years, whichever is earlier.
The requirement of continuous qualifying service of 7 years is done away with w.e.f 1.10.2019 vide Govt. letter dated 05.10.2020
Further, Defence Forces personnel who died within ten years before the 1st day of October 2019 without completing continuous service of 7 years, his family shall also be eligible for family pension at enhanced rate w.e.f 1.10.2019.
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Prime Minister's Office
MyGov quiz on the Prime Minister completing 20 years as a Head of Government
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has completed 20 years as a head of the Government today. On this occasion, MyGovIndia is organising the Seva Samarpan Quiz Contest.
The Prime Minister Office tweeted;
"PM @narendramodi completes 20 years as a head of Government today, 7th Oct. He has often described himself as a ‘Pradhan Sevak’, working for an ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’. Take this quiz on @mygovindia on various aspects of nation-building in these 20 years: https://t.co/nEYpBCltGN"
Ministry of Power
FACT SHEET: The coal based capacity under outage due to coal shortage has reduced.
Power System Operation Corporation Limited  has reported that the total capacity of units under outage due to low coal stocks has reduced from 11 GW on 12th Oct 21 to 5 GW on 14th October 21. This is an improvement over the total capacity of units under outage due to low coal stocks of 6 GW reported on 13th October 2021.